Archive for July, 2012

A Trip to Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Mass.

A Trip to Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Mass.

Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Mass., is really a beautiful coastal spot, just a few miles south on Route 3A from the downtown. We recently visited after 6 p.m. on a weekend and there...
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Revisiting The Dairy Dome in Stoneham, Mass.

Revisiting The Dairy Dome in Stoneham, Mass.

After a 25-year break, I finally made it back to the Dairy Dome in Stoneham, Mass., for some ice cream on a hot summer day. I picked up right where I left off: enjoying the very...
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Maine Open Lighthouse Day to Shine on Sept. 15

Maine Open Lighthouse Day to Shine on Sept. 15

The Maine Office of Tourism just sent us a message that the 4th Annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day will take place Sept. 15th, 2012. This is a great chance to visit the many beautiful...
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Peace and Quiet, Scenery and a Museum in Weston, Vt.

Peace and Quiet, Scenery and a Museum in Weston, Vt.

Weston, Vt., is famous as the home of the Vermont Country Store, but look around a little more and you’ll see one of Vermont’s most beautiful towns. The classic town common, the well...
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A Yummy Summer at the The Ice Cream Machine in Cumberland, R.I.

A Yummy Summer at the The Ice Cream Machine in Cumberland, R.I.

When thinking of a favorite ice cream stand in New England, The Ice Cream Machine in Cumberland, R.I., comes to mind. While a few other local ice cream stands have a...
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Modern Diner in Pawtucket, R.I., Appeals to Traditional America, Hipsters

Modern Diner in Pawtucket, R.I., Appeals to Traditional America, Hipsters

At first, I though the name the “Modern Diner” was just a ridiculously inaccurate moniker for this Pawtucket, R.I. dining spot. The classic cable dining car seemed to have more to do with...
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Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth is a shining example of a great Maine lighthouse. Dating back to the late 1700s, this beautiful southern coastal Maine lighthouse listed...
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One Way to Beat the Heat in New England…

One Way to Beat the Heat in New England…

Many areas of New England aren’t feeling so hot due to the high temperatures. One sure-fire way to beat the New England heat is by visiting your local shopping mall. We’ve got quite a...
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Putney VT General Store Combines Traditional Items with Chinese Food

Putney VT General Store Combines Traditional Items with Chinese Food

From general store to General Gau’s chicken, the Putney General Store in Putney , Vt., combines the unusual mix of a traditional local Vermont community gathering place with Chinese food! Don’t let the...
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